should I or shouldn't I

**shreder75** · 09-16-2005, 09:07 AM

been mulling this one over for awhile...

been considering unloading my EBMM axis to pick up a petrucci....I just think the neck on a petrucci (which is very similar to my lynch ESP) would be more comfortable...

I broke a string on my esp a couple weeks back and in the interest of laziness I just started using my axis more and more..and I was digging it...but I finally got around to restrinign my lynch last night and played a little bit..and it was like instant shred..I love the neck on that friggin' thing...

argghhhh....I really have no money to buy another guitar being that I have a Quick Rod half stack on the way...lol...but if I could unload my axis and get the petrucci and break even or maybe have to shell out a couple extra bucks, it's definetly something to consider..

the pups would have to be swapped with duncans of course =) jb in the bridge, maybe a 59 or jazz in the neck...

yearggh!!! what to do, what to do

**Raz** · 09-16-2005, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by shreder75

been mulling this one over for awhile...

been considering unloading my EBMM axis to pick up a petrucci....I just think the neck on a petrucci (which is very similar to my lynch ESP) would be more comfortable...

I broke a string on my esp a couple weeks back and in the interest of laziness I just started using my axis more and more..and I was digging it...but I finally got around to restrinign my lynch last night and played a little bit..and it was like instant shred..I love the neck on that friggin' thing...

argghhhh....I really have no money to buy another guitar being that I have a Quick Rod half stack on the way...lol...but if I could unload my axis and get the petrucci and break even or maybe have to shell out a couple extra bucks, it's definetly something to consider..

the pups would have to be swapped with duncans of course =) jb in the bridge, maybe a 59 or jazz in the neck...

yearggh!!! what to do, what to do

Go for it, in fact go for the seven string Pet

**shreder75** · 09-16-2005, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Raz

Go for it, in fact go for the seven string Pet

anyone wanna trade? LOL

nah, I can't do seven string..beleive me, I tried =) in fact, that's what I was looking into when I got my axis....tried a few out and kept confusing myself..I have enough trouble with 6 strings...lol

**beej** · 09-16-2005, 09:28 AM

Wow man, tough dilemma!

If you're really sold on the Pet, I betcha can find someone to trade with. Worst case scenario, you should be able to sell yours and pick one up for bit more $$$.

But- if you love your ESP, do you need another guitar that's similar to it? I like having a few that feel different- it's a totally different vibe to play something with a different neck and sound.

**ernie1966** · 09-16-2005, 09:55 AM

I was a die hard Axis/EVH player, then I bought my first Petrucci model. The neck was very strange to me at first, but after a couple of months I was hooked. The Pet neck seemed to fit my hand better and I think made me a better player. Plus you can beat the 24 frets.

**Raz** · 09-16-2005, 10:16 AM

Let's not forget that trem...ohhhhh the trem...kind of like cartilage, rigid yet very flexible...well that's what comes to mind

I tried the Axis, believe me I wanted to love the neck but I found it too narrow...now I can only speak about a JP 7 and I can tell you that there's a huge difference...night and day. Have you tried a Pet?

**Devnor** · 09-16-2005, 10:37 AM

Eventually I'll sell my Axis for a Petrucci 6. Or an Anderson oops

**Jonny Dubai** · 09-16-2005, 10:56 AM

I'm with Beej. I like to have some contrasting guitars. Great for dfferent moods and recording. That's why i also got a fender richie kotzen tele and ovation breadwinner (1972).

J

**shreder75** · 09-16-2005, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by beej

Wow man, tough dilemma!

If you're really sold on the Pet, I betcha can find someone to trade with. Worst case scenario, you should be able to sell yours and pick one up for bit more $$$.

But- if you love your ESP, do you need another guitar that's similar to it? I like having a few that feel different- it's a totally different vibe to play something with a different neck and sound.

it's not that I don't like the sound...it's just that I have a love/hate relationship with the neck..maybe I should have it set up, but I don't see how the action can be lowered on the upper registers any more without it buzzing at the bottom...like I said, i was getti'n into it then I started playin' my ESP again and it was rip city =)

**shreder75** · 09-16-2005, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by ernie1966

I was a die hard Axis/EVH player, then I bought my first Petrucci model. The neck was very strange to me at first, but after a couple of months I was hooked. The Pet neck seemed to fit my hand better and I think made me a better player. Plus you can beat the 24 frets.

it would be cool to have a 24 fretter in the arsenal....

the axis is sooo pretty though.lol

**shreder75** · 09-16-2005, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Raz

Let's not forget that trem...ohhhhh the trem...kind of like cartilage, rigid yet very flexible...well that's what comes to mind

I tried the Axis, believe me I wanted to love the neck but I found it too narrow...now I can only speak about a JP 7 and I can tell you that there's a huge difference...night and day. Have you tried a Pet?

well, here's the thing....I wanted to try one out, but the one they had at GC was sooo hideously set up, intonation, action, busted string that I couldn't get afeel for it..

I did play an OLP one which I would imagine has the same neck dimensions..adn I was pretty comfy on that...

**beej** · 09-16-2005, 11:10 AM

Ah, ok, I gotcha man. Yeah, it's such a gorgeous guitar, but you want to love it when you pick it up, or what's the point.

Sounds like a good idea- get it set up right and see if that makes a difference. For sure you can get the action exactly how you'd like. Find a good tech and let them have at it. If you can't find a good tech ... send it to Tommy

**shreder75** · 09-16-2005, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by beej

Ah, ok, I gotcha man. Yeah, it's such a gorgeous guitar, but you want to love it when you pick it up, or what's the point.

Sounds like a good idea- get it set up right and see if that makes a difference. For sure you can get the action exactly how you'd like. Find a good tech and let them have at it. If you can't find a good tech ... send it to Tommy

that's the thing..Ive been on teh net quite a few times looking for a tech and I can't find squat...maybe I'll start making some phone calls..

I'd hate to have to bring it to guitar center then be without it for two weeks...that's how they operate